Welcome to Health Education K-12!


  • Health education is linked to the academic success of youth. When taught using a skills-based approach, students develop health literacy skills that enhance their ability to obtain, communicate, process, and understand basic health information and services so they make age-appropriate health decisions present day, and throughout their lifetime.  

    Please contact us if you have any questions about K-12 Health Education curriculum, parent/guardian documents or resources. 

  • PPS K-12 Health Scope and Sequence (for parents/guardians)

    This document outlines key health topics and concepts that will be instructed across grade levels during the school year, including essential health knowledge, skills and behaviors that will be addressed at each grade level from Kindergarten to the 12th grade.  

K-12 Health Resources



Our Team

Dr. Jenny Withycombe
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Assistant Director for Health & Adapted/Physical Education PK-12
Cheyenne Freeman
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K-12 Health and PE TOSA
Susannah Lightbourne-Maynard
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K-5 Health TOSA
Vanessa Peña-La Torre
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ACT Program Manager, 5-12 Sexual Health
Lexie Zimbelman
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SAY Wellness Grant Program Manager, 9-12 Sexual Health
Lyss Linares
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SAY Wellness LGBTQIA2S+ Program Coordinator
Rachel Toback
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Mental and Emotional Health Program Manager